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Thursday, January 28, 2010

Penn State Glee Club sets local concerts

Special to the TIMES NEWS Dr. Christopher Kiver, right, directs the Penn State University Glee Club during a concert. The club will be performing in concert on Friday, Feb. 5, at 7:30 p.m. in the Lehighton Area Middle School and on Saturday, Feb. 6, at Pleasant Valley High School.

The Penn State Glee Club, which has a built a stellar global reputation in its 112 year of existence, is coming to two local school districts:

Ÿ On Friday, Feb. 5, at 7:30 p.m. the club will perform in the Lehighton Area Middle School.

Ÿ On Saturday, Feb. 6, at 2 p.m. a concert will be given at the Pleasant Valley High School.

A donation of $5 for adults and $3 for students and senior citizens will be accepted at the door for the Lehighton concert.

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Entertainment briefs

Comedian and ventriloquist Jeff Dunham is making a return to the Great Allentown Fair on Sunday, Sept. 5. Tickets already have gone on sale.

Last year, Dunham performed on two different nights of the fair. One of them was a sell-out.

It's the second show announced for the 2010 edition of the fair. Also on the fair grandstand will be country sensation Keith Urban on Friday, Sept. 3. Tickets also are on sale for this concert.

West Side Story

auditions in Jim Thorpe

Thursday, January 21, 2010

'Sweetback Sisters' at Opera House Mauch Chunk Opera House debut

The Sweetback Sisters will beperforming Saturday at the Mauch Chunk Opera House in Jim Thorpe.

"The Sweetback Sisters" will debut at the Mauch located at 14 W. Broadway in Jim Thorpe on Saturday, Chunk Opera House Saturday, Jan. 23 at 8:30 p.m.

With a special guest appearance on the iconic nationally syndicated "A Prairie Home Companion", this young group of stellar Brooklyn-based musicians perform an incredible array of traditional old-time and honky-tonk rock music reminiscent of the 1940's & 50's.

Thursday, January 14, 2010

Tryouts set in JT for 'West Side Story'

Tryouts for the Jim Thorpe Drama Club production of "West Side Story" is open to ages 13 and up.

Adults are wecome.

The tryouts will be held on Saturday, Jan. 30, at 1 p.m. at Jim Thorpe High School.

The production will be held on Friday, April 30 and Saturday, May 1 at Jim Thorpe High School.

For more information, call Natalie Kmetz at 570-325-4923.

Thursday, January 14, 2010

Lehighton artist is featured

The Art Gallery at Falk's, 1418 Main St., Hellertown, is presently exhibiting watercolor paintings by Lehighton artist Betty Knesevitch from January 4 through March 31.

Hours: Mon. to Thur. 9 am to 3 pm, Fri. 9 am to noon.

Thursday, January 14, 2010

Crooked Still returns to Opera House

Known for their high energy, technical skill, unique instrumentation and innovative acoustic style, JTAMS Productions presents the return of Boston's alternative bluegrass quintet, "Crooked Still", to the Mauch Chunk Opera House located at 14 W. Broadway in Jim Thorpe on Saturday, January 16 at 8:30 p.m.

This self-styled band consistis of vocalist Aoife O'Donovan, banjo player Dr. Gregory Liszt, bassist Corey DiMario, cellist Tristan Clarridge and fiddler Brittany Haas.

Thursday, January 14, 2010

Golden Globes to air Sunday on NBC

UNIVERSAL CITY, CALIF. - NBC will air "The Golden Globe Awards Red Carpet Special" pre-show and the "Golden Globe Awards: After Party Show," just before and after "The 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards" on Sunday, January 17 (8-11 p.m. ET).

Billy Bush ("Access Hollywood") and Natalie Morales (NBC's "Today" show) will host "The Golden Globe Awards Red Carpet Special" (4-5 p.m. PT, 7-8 p.m. ET). The pre-show will feature interviews with the biggest stars from television and motion pictures, segments devoted to fashion and a behind-the-scenes look at the planning of the event.

Thursday, December 17, 2009

Video contest hosted by EPA on recycling

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is sponsoring a video contest that challenges filmmakers to produce short, creative videos that highlight the "Three Rs" of individual consumption: reduce, reuse, and recycle.

The agency is accepting submissions for the contest, called "Our Planet, Our Stuff, Our Choice," through Feb. 16.

Entries should be either 30 or 60 seconds in length. The video should creatively promote steps individuals and organizations can take to minimize negative environmental impacts within their communities on the following topics:

Thursday, December 17, 2009

Your child can participate in Penn's Peak radio program

Seven children will be selected to be part of the Penn's Peak Radio studio audience on Dec. 23 for a reading of "The Night Before Christmas."

Also present will be Santa Claus, as well as Layne "The Doc" Roberts, host of Penn's Peak Radio's morning show.

The program will air live on Blue Ridge Communication's Channel 113.

All the youngsters will also receive free gifts from Penn's Peak Radio and Blue Mountain Ski Area.

Selection of the children will be by radom drawing.

The rules are:

Ÿ Children must be ages 3-8 only.

Thursday, December 17, 2009

'Santa Goes Green'

Carbon/Schuylkill Community Theatre presents "Santa Goes Green," a 45-minute musical for the entire family.

It's Christmastime at the North Pole, and everyone is excited about the commitment they have made to making this year an environmentally-friendly holiday. Everyone, that is, except the main attraction, Santa Claus. He just doesn't understand the whole "green" push and how it applies to him.

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